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Disadvantages of Burning fossil fuels

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Which of the following is a cleaner fuel?

A

Coal

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Petroleum

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C

CNG

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Crude oil

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Solution

The correct option is C
CNG

CNG is the cleanest burning fuel. This means the emissions are less harmful compared to other fuels. It has the least carbon content and hence the least harmful fuel amongst all the fossil fuels. More the carbon content, more are the harmful emissions.

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